July 24, 2014 / Front Page

A tradition that has lasted over a quarter-century, the Bradford County Veterans’ Appreciation picnic, once again proved to be an entertaining and fun-filled day for area veterans and those who came to show their respect for our men and women i More...

The opening of the Troy Fair in Bradford County on July 20 heralded the beginning of fair season in the Endless Mountains and the opportunity for residents of Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Wyoming Counties and beyond to celebrate the achievemen More...

The Wyoming County Cultural Center at the Dietrich Theater is pleased to announce that it is able to offer free health and wellness classes and programs because of a generous $5,000 grant from the Northeastern Pennsylvania Health Care Foundation (NPH More...

Veteran CBS newsman and Face the Nation host Bob Schieffer likely summed up the feelings of many Americans last week when he told CBS Evening News Anchor Scott Pelley during the evening news broadcast on Monday, July 14 that the current state of the More...

During the 1990s, areas of Sullivan County were devastated by both the gypsy moth and cankerworm. After the trees died, many areas became heavily covered with blackberries. Blackberries, along with raspberries, are known as “brambles”. More...

DEAR ALICE: What can we do to convince smokers to quit before it’s too late? I had an uncle who was a chain smoker. His doctor kept telling him to quit or one day cigarettes would kill him. But my uncle would not listen. More...

Are you still reading through the Old Testament with me? We are in the history books, around 900 BC. King Solomon, known as the wisest man in the world, is on the throne. Life is good, the kingdom prospers and expands but the glory is short-lived. More...

There have been a number of inquiries regarding the construction occurring at the Claverack Rural Electric Cooperative building in Wysox, which peaked the interest of the Rocket Courier as well. More...

Editor’s Note: If you have additional information about any of the investigations listed below, contact the Pennsylvania State Police barracks at the following telephone numbers: Towanda, 570-265-2186; Tunkhannock, 570-836-2141; Gibson, 570-465 More...

Bradford County District Attorney Daniel J. Barrett announced that the following persons were sentenced and placed in the ARD program in Bradford County Magisterial District Courts: Sentencings More...

Happy birthday to Devin Bennett, who turns 13 on Saturday, July 27. Happy anniversary to Owen and Beth Beardslee today, the 24th. Many more to all of you. Get well to Donna Bechtel and Ruth Ann Wolfe. More...

What a beautiful day for the Claverack picnic and any other outdoor activity on Saturday. I wonder if there was a record number of people recorded for it was truly a packed tent for the occasion. Thank you for a good day. More...

The Bradford County Regional Arts Council (BCRAC) is pleased to announce the line-up for its 2014-2015 Live Performance Season, including the 2014- 2015 Nightlife on the Susquehanna Series, the 2014-2015 Thursdays at the Rialto Series, and the 2014-2 More...